Vk-172 Driver __full__ -

Given the driver hassle, is the VK-172 still worth it?

| OS | Driver | Device Name | |----|--------|--------------| | Linux | cdc_acm (built-in) | /dev/ttyACM0 | | Windows | USB Serial Device (usbser.sys) or u-blox VCP | COM3 (example) | | Android | OTG + Serial USB app | N/A (app-specific) | vk-172 driver

Windows recognizes the VK-172 as a device. Given the driver hassle, is the VK-172 still worth it

Despite the potential benefits, there are several challenges and limitations associated with the VK-172 driver: How to Install the VK-172 Driver Plug in

If you are running Windows 7 or 8, the VCP driver is mandatory for the device to appear in your Device Manager. How to Install the VK-172 Driver Plug in the device: Insert the VK-172 into a USB port.

Windows is the trickiest operating system for this dongle due to the Prolific driver lockdown.